Sarhan Basem

Sarhan Basem is Brussels Morning's Senior Correspondent to the European Parliament. With a Bachelor's degree in English Literature, Sarhan brings a unique blend of linguistic finesse and analytical prowess to his reporting. Specializing in foreign affairs, human rights, civil liberties, and security issues, he delves deep into the intricacies of global politics to provide insightful commentary and in-depth coverage. Beyond the world of journalism, Sarhan is an avid traveler, exploring new cultures and cuisines, and enjoys unwinding with a good book or indulging in outdoor adventures whenever possible.
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Hasselt offers refunds for new Cambio and Cozywheels users

Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Hasselt offers new residents a refund for car-sharing start-up costs with Cambio and…

EU Parliament head Roberta Metsola visits Kyiv to hold talks with officials

Kyiv (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - European Parliament President Roberta Metsola visited Kyiv on September 17, 2025,  to hold…

Israel to open temporary route for Gazans fleeing city

Gaza (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Israel's military announced on Wednesday that it had established a temporary new route…

Oud-Turnhout holds peace ceremony with Dierckx Flameng

Oud-Turnhout (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Oud-Turnhout will hold a peace ceremony on Saturday, September 20, at 6:45 PM…

Bruges will open the Langerei Swimming site next summer

Bruges (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Starting next summer, Bruges will open a swimming site at Langerei near Sasplein.…

Ronse appeals language ruling as Michaux notes €200K costs

Ronse (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ronse is appealing a conviction over language rule violations but will still implement…

Eeklo Ceremonial Square 1st phase finished under Alderman De Wale

Eeklo (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Ceremonial Square in front of Eeklo Town Hall has completed its 1st…

Berlaar volunteers take to the Streets for Plantjesweekend sale

Berlaar (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Berlaar hosts Plantjesweekend from September 17-20. Volunteers from local associations sell plants door-to-door.…

EU Commission targets energy bottlenecks to stabilise prices

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, announced on Tuesday that…

EU’s 19th sanctions package on Russia removed from agenda

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Wednesday, the European Union's 19th round of sanctions against Russia over its…

Ninove plans €4.5M move of technical services, critics warn jobs

Ninove (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ninove plans to move technical services to Door Noord, costing €4.5M for 30,000 m².…

Ninove increases litter fines to  €500 with Mayor D’haeseleer

Ninove (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ninove increases litter fines to €500 to combat illegal dumping. Mayor D'haeseleer plans…

Bekkevoort €8M plant to serve 3,750 residents by 2027

Bekkevoort (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Bekkevoort’s €8 million water treatment plant, led by Aquafin and Mayor Hans Vandenberg, will…

Illegal weekend houses cleared in Dendermonde for nature restoration

Dendermonde (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Volunteers of Natuurpunt restore Sint-Onolfspolder in Dendermonde by removing illegal houses and concrete.…

Asian hornets disrupt RSCA Beerschot match in Deinze, 15 injured

Deinze (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A reserve match, RSCA Futures–Beerschot in Deinze, was disrupted by Asian hornets; 15…

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